allonlinenovel Chapter 225 Investigate Ding Yizhen!
Chapter 225 Investigate Ding Yizhen!
Outside a secret manor on the outskirts of Jingzhou City, today seems particularly unusual.
The luxury cars are neatly arranged like steel behemoths, and their shiny bodies shine brightly in the sun, demonstrating the noble status of the car owners.
However, this gathering was shrouded in a mysterious atmosphere. Although the scene seemed small, it was heavily guarded.
Qi Tongwei, deputy mayor of Jingzhou City, had already issued an order that no journalists were allowed to approach. Only those wealthy people who had received an invitation were allowed to enter this territory, and all other outsiders were turned away.
These old money guys are all local tycoons who have been operating in the vast land of Jingzhou for many years.
Their wealth empire covers old industries such as procurement, real estate, transportation, and coal mining.
Once upon a time, they were powerful figures in their respective fields, controlling a large amount of resources and wealth, and were influential figures in Jingzhou's business community.
However, with the passage of time and the tide of the times, their industrial development momentum has gradually declined, just like the setting sun, although there is afterglow, it cannot hide the signs of decline.
In the meeting room of the manor, the atmosphere was as solemn as the calm before a storm.
The old money guys sat around a huge oval conference table, all with a hint of uneasiness and anxiety on their faces.
They all heard the news that Cai Chenggong had been arrested. This news was like a huge rock thrown into a calm lake, causing a thousand waves in their hearts.
"Deputy Mayor Qi, we are all scared by Cai Chenggong's incident. Although we have had some business dealings with him, they were all normal business cooperation. Please don't involve us."
An obese, fat-faced old man named Qian was the first to break the silence. He wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and spoke with a twinkling eye.
"Yes, Deputy Mayor Qi, we are all honest businessmen. We have no idea about the illegal things that Cai Chenggong has done." Another tall and thin man, Lao Qian, also hurriedly echoed, his voice trembling slightly, as if he was afraid of being implicated.
For a moment, the conference room was filled with voices of shirking responsibility, with the old Qians trying their best to distance themselves from Cai Chenggong.
They know very well that in this storm where officialdom and business are intertwined, if they are not careful, they may be doomed.
Qi Tongwei sat quietly at one end of the conference table with a faint smile on his face. He listened patiently to the old Qians' explanations and was not in a hurry to express his opinion.
After everyone's voices gradually died down, he slowly spoke in a steady and powerful voice: "Everyone, I invited you all here today not to investigate your past with Cai Chenggong. I know that behind this, everyone may have their own helplessness. Cai Chenggong and the forces behind him are intricate and you are just victims caught up in it."
Qi Tongwei's words were like a stone thrown into a calm lake, instantly causing an uproar.
The old Qians looked at each other, their eyes full of surprise and confusion.
They originally thought that Qi Tongwei summoned them here to bring an army to punish them, but they did not expect that he would be like Cao Cao in ancient times, tolerant and forgiving of past mistakes.
"Deputy Mayor Qi, your words really make us feel relieved. We know that you are a reasonable person."
An elegant-looking old man wearing gold-rimmed glasses said with a smile, his eyes showing a hint of gratitude and respect.
The other old money guys also nodded, and their favorability towards Qi Tongwei instantly increased a lot.
They began to re-examine the deputy mayor in front of them, secretly guessing his intentions.
Qi Tongwei nodded slightly and continued, "I called you all here not to use these so-called evidences to force you to stand on my side. I just want to discuss with you how to go in the future. Should we continue to follow the old path of urban demolition planned by Ding Yizhen, or should we find another way and invest the funds in the new field of scientific and technological creation?"
Qi Tongwei's words plunged the conference room into silence.
The old money people fell into deep thought. Most of them adhered to the traditional idea of defending the country and fighting hard. They were used to making steady progress in their familiar fields. They felt unfamiliar and full of fear about the emerging technology industry.
In their view, investing in the technology industry is like an adventure full of unknowns, and if you are not careful, you may lose everything.
"Deputy Mayor Qi, we don't understand the technology industry. We have been working in these traditional industries for so many years and have finally accumulated our current family business. If we rashly enter the technology field and fail, we will lose everything."
An old man who has been working in the real estate industry for many years said with a frown, his face full of worry.
"Yes, we still think it's better to be safe. Although urban demolition has risks, at least we have experience and know how to deal with it."
Another old man working in the transportation industry echoed this.
Qi Tongwei looked at the hesitation of the old Qians and had already expected it.
He stood up, walked slowly, and said with a firm look in his eyes: "Everyone, I understand your concerns. But the times are different now, and technology is changing the world at an unprecedented speed. Just look at the recent emergence of smartphones, which quickly replaced old mobile phones, and smart computers have gradually made traditional computers withdraw from the stage of history. If we still stick to our old ways and stick to those declining traditional industries, sooner or later, we will be eliminated by the times."
He paused and continued, "The reason why I want to deal with Cai Chenggong is not only to solve the problem of Dafeng Factory, but also for long-term planning. I want to build Guangming District into the science and technology innovation center of Jingzhou City. This is the instruction from the capital and it is also the general trend. In the future, countless science and technology innovation industries will gather here, and this place will become a hot land full of opportunities and vitality. If you miss this opportunity now, it will be difficult to intervene in the future."
Qi Tongwei's words were like a heavy hammer, hitting the hearts of the old money investors hard. Although they still had concerns in their hearts, they also understood that they had to make changes in the face of policy guidance.
These old money guys have been in the business world for many years and know the importance of following the general trend.
They also know that competition in the traditional industries they are engaged in is becoming increasingly fierce and they may be replaced by newcomers at any time.
In contrast, investing in the technology industry, while riskier, can also bring huge returns.
"Deputy Mayor Qi, what you said makes sense. We can't keep living on our old capital. How about this, we take out a portion of the funds to test the waters and see what this technology industry is all about." A younger and relatively open-minded old man said tentatively.
His words were echoed by some old money.
"Well, it doesn't hurt to give it a try first. It's better than spending all your money on unreliable projects. The food city, massage city, and entertainment city run by the Zhao family may seem lively, but they are actually quite risky and don't have any long-term development prospects."
Another old man nodded and said.
However, some old money is still on the sidelines.
They believe that although the technology industry has broad prospects, it is a brand new field after all and needs to be treated with caution.
They don't want to easily invest the wealth they have accumulated over the years into an unknown field.
Qi Tongwei looked at the reactions of the old money people and knew in his heart that more efforts would be needed to completely convince them.
He decided to give the old money guys some time to think, and also arranged a professional team to provide them with consultation and guidance in the technology industry to help them better understand this emerging field.
"Everyone, I will give you some time to think about it. But I hope you can understand that this is a rare opportunity and a critical period for the transformation and development of our Jingzhou business community. I hope you can make a wise choice."
Qi Tongwei said, but then turned around and pointed to some information on the table.
Qi Tongwei felt helpless when he saw that the old money people were still hesitating. He knew very well that these people had been immersed in traditional industries for too long, their thinking had become rigid, and it was difficult for them to quickly grasp the pulse of the development of the times.
But he was determined. For the long-term development of Jingzhou and to realize his blueprint of building a science and technology innovation center, he had to give them a push and make them fully aware of the development trend of the current era.
His eyes became sharp, and his voice was unquestionably tough: "Everyone, I will not waste any more words. Now there is a clear choice in front of you. If anyone agrees to support the establishment of a science and technology park, please sign here. After signing, we will invite you to attend a special meeting and give you the opportunity to sign, which means that you will become participants and witnesses of Jingzhou's technological transformation. If you do not sign, then I can only follow the procedures and cooperate with the investigation of Cai Chenggong of Dafeng Factory and Jingzhou Bank. Everyone can consider your intentions carefully."
As soon as these words came out, the conference room suddenly became so quiet that you could hear a pin drop. The old money people all knew that Qi Tongwei was going to use tough measures.
In fact, after the previous exchanges, many of them had already been moved by the technological prospects described by Qi Tongwei, but they were hesitant because of concerns about unknown risks.
The current situation does not allow them to hesitate any longer. Although there are risks in losing some money to invest in the science and technology park, compared with the possibility of being saddled with legal stains, the former is obviously more acceptable.
So, they all stood up, walked to the autograph table, picked up the pens, and signed their names with solemn expressions.
Qi Tongwei felt a little relieved as he watched them sign one by one, but he knew that there were more critical issues that needed to be resolved.
He paused slightly and continued, "But I still have a question. I can solve the problem of Jingzhou Bank, but who is behind them? It can't be Ding Yizheng, the mayor of Guangming District, right?" His eyes slowly swept over the crowd, as if he was exploring, or as if he was giving a hint.
When the old money heard this, they were shocked. They knew that if they wanted to surrender completely, they had to show their loyalty. Ding Yizhen was their first contact person. Now that Qi Tongwei had some evidence, they could only choose to "kill the donkey after it has done its job." They exchanged glances and quickly reached a tacit understanding. They nodded, indicating that it was Ding Yizhen who authorized Cai Chenggong to do this.
Qi Tongwei looked at their reactions and felt secretly satisfied.
He knew very well that in the complex game between officialdom and business, sometimes one had to be decisive.
He quickly arranged his men to compare and sort out the clues provided by Lao Qian and the existing evidence.
His team operates efficiently, like a precision instrument, paying attention to no details.
Soon, they had uncovered a complete chain of evidence that Guangming District Mayor Ding Yizhen had accepted bribes from Dafeng Factory owner Cai Chenggong.
Qi Tongwei did not delay at all and immediately contacted Luo Shanhe to report this important situation in detail: "Secretary Luo, after in-depth investigation and evidence integration, it has been confirmed that Guangming District Mayor Ding Yizhen accepted bribes from Cai Chenggong. The amount involved is huge, and his behavior has seriously affected the economic order and official atmosphere of Jingzhou. Please arrange for an immediate investigation to prevent him from escaping or causing more harm."
Luo Shanhe's expression was solemn when he heard the report on the other end of the phone. He knew the seriousness of the matter, so he immediately issued an order to organize a capable force to prepare for a comprehensive investigation and capture operation of Ding Yizhen.
Qi Tongwei's interruption made Luo Shanhe on the other end of the phone startled.
Qi Tongwei's voice was steady and serious, and he continued, "Secretary Luo, please don't act rashly. When we arrested Cai Chenggong before, the situation was extremely difficult. It seemed that someone secretly tipped off the police. If I hadn't made arrangements in advance and anticipated the possible changes, I'm afraid Cai Chenggong would have really escaped the law. This also made me deeply aware that there is a very critical loophole in our current situation, that is, we do not have reliable support within the Public Security Bureau."
He paced slowly, his eyes revealing a trace of worry and deep thought: "You also know that once we have any signs of arrest, the news will be at risk of leaking out anyway.
Luo Shanhe frowned, he knew very well that what Qi Tongwei said was true.
In the complex structure of the officialdom and judicial system, coordination and confidentiality between departments are crucial. He asked: "So what specific plan do you have? How do you unite the forces within the police department?"
Qi Tongwei paused for a moment, as if he was organizing his thoughts. "I plan to start with some grassroots backbones within the police station. These people have been working on the front line for a long time and have a better understanding of the actual situation within the police station. They can also better understand the importance of the current rectification of officialdom to the entire Jingzhou City. I will have in-depth communication and exchanges with them, and persuade them with emotion and reason, so that they understand that our actions are to maintain the rule of law, justice and long-term development of Jingzhou, rather than targeting a certain individual or group."
Luo Shanhe listened to Qi Tongwei's plan and nodded secretly in his heart. He recognized Qi Tongwei's strategic vision and planning ability. Although this process was bound to be full of hardships and challenges, in order to completely uncover the shady behind the Jingzhou officialdom, this move was imperative. "How long will it take you to complete this layout?" Luo Shanhe asked.
"Okay, then let's act according to your plan. But be sure to pay attention to the secrecy and safety of the action, and don't alert the enemy." Luo Shanhe warned.